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Farmers Markets Can Be a Form of Climate Action. Here’s How

Local food programs can make it easier to eat more fresh produce.

Climate•6 min read

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For Siċaŋġu Nation, Taking Food Sovereignty Back Means Eating Climate-Friendly

Mushrooms, bison and foraged plants are a critical mix of new and old food traditions.

Climate•8 min read

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Colorado Reintroduced Wolves. They Might Have the Wrong Personalities to Succeed

A growing body of research suggests animal personalities can impact reintroduction to the wild.

Science•8 min read

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The Power of Plants: One Doctor’s Mission to Fight Diabetes Through Diet

A Black podiatrist gets creative in a bid to make his community healthier.

Health•8 min read

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Upcycled Foods Offer Creative Fix for Food Waste

Food waste is responsible for 6 percent of U.S. climate emissions. Upcycling is one solution.

Climate•5 min read

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Shareholder Activists Push Fast Food Chains to Commit to Climate Targets

How Jack in the Box and Wingstop agreed to their first climate goals.

Climate•4 min read

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How Denver Could Become the First City to Ban Slaughterhouses

Activists got a slaughterhouse moratorium on Denver’s ballot — but what are its chances?

Election 2024•7 min read

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How Milwaukee Activists Used Community Organizing to Prevent Slaughterhouse Construction

What local activists can take from their example.

Food•5 min read

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How Community Members Shuttered a Backyard Slaughterhouse in a Small, Black Community

Why focusing on zoning regulations and inclusivity is a path forward for activists.

Food•6 min read

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Slaughterhouse Workers Seek a ‘Brave New Life,’ but Challenges Remain

A volunteer-led non-profit hopes to overcome financial and language barriers to better support workers.

Food•9 min read

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How Food Justice is Made: Stories and Solutions

Four communities found solutions for the slaughterhouses in their neighborhoods.

Food•1 min read

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How a North Carolina Farmer is Moving Toward a Sustainable Future

Once a contract chicken farmer, Tom Lim is farming his way out of debt with greens and mushrooms.

Food•8 min read

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How European Supermarkets Are Getting People to Eat Less Meat

‘Protein splits’ appear to be working — but is there hope the trend could spread to the U.S.?

Climate•8 min read

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First U.S. Egg Producer Commits to End Chick Culling by Fall

The brand worked closely with animal welfare scientists to implement in-ovo sexing.

Food•5 min read

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Fishing the Ocean’s Twilight Zone Comes at a High Cost

Though there is no moratorium, fishing the mesopelagic layer remains out of bounds.

Climate•7 min read

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How Food Banks Prevented 1.8 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions Last Year

Redistributing food before it’s tossed or wasted doesn’t just fight hunger — it also fights climate change.

Climate•5 min read

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New Cow-Free Cheese May Be Tastier, but Still Faces Hurdles

Consumers care about animal welfare and climate pollution, scientists find, but also dairy farmers’ livelihoods.

Food•5 min read

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Plant-Based Companies Should Follow the Electric Vehicle Handbook, New Report Says

Meat alternative makers could learn a thing or two from Tesla and others in the field.

Climate•6 min read

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What Does Noninvasive Wild Animal Research Look Like?

Veganized scent lures and camera traps are two tools scientists can use to minimize human impact on wildlife.

Research•6 min read

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AI Animal Communication Breakthroughs Could Revolutionize Our Relationship With Animals

Advances in AI are paving the way for two-way communication with animals, with profound ethical implications.

Research•8 min read

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Overfishing Threatens More Than Ocean Life. It’s Also Fueling Emissions.

Just by ending the practice of overfishing, we could store the same amount of carbon as 6.5 million acres of forest each year.

Climate•5 min read

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Chipotle’s Founder Is Betting on Plant-Forward Food

The new fast-casual restaurant is powered by robots and a mostly meatless menu.

Food•2 min read

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A New Wildlife Crossing Provides Safe Passage Over a Busy Interstate

The once-treacherous Snoqualmie Pass is now safer for both wild animals and drivers.

Climate•8 min read

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How Ecotourism Became an Unexpected Climate Solution in an At-Risk Guatemalan National Park

Rural communities manage their forest — and how species are protected.

Climate•3 min read

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‘Humane’ and ‘Sustainable’ Fish Labels Seek to Repackage Harsh Realities

Why consumers should beware the latest humane- and green-washing tactic.

Food•7 min read

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Fourth of July Fireworks Can Terrify Animals. Here’s How to Help.

There are ways to make the Fourth of July safer for pets, wildlife and farm animals.

Animal Behavior•4 min read

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How the Amy’s Kitchen Boycott Worked, and What It Might Mean for Other Labor Organizers

The two-year call to action finally persuaded the company to come to the table.

Justice•5 min read

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The Case for Investing Billions in Lab-Grown Meat

A new report argues for a massive federal investment in food system innovation.

Law & Justice•5 min read

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How to Account for Offshore Wind Impacts on Oceanic Wildlife? Make a Plan.

As wind energy develops in the Atlantic Ocean, researchers are working together to protect wildlife.

Climate•10 min read

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Cars Harm Animals — Could Wildlife Crossings Be a Solution?

Freedom of movement is essential to the survival of species, but cars have disturbed the natural movements of animals. Is there a way to fix it?

Research•11 min read

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Does ‘Less Meat, Better Meat’ Actually Solve Beef’s Climate Problem?

Research suggests grass-fed meat has a higher carbon footprint.

Climate•7 min read

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To Improve Fish Welfare, a Startup Blends AI With an Ancient Japanese Fishing Method

Shinkei blends new technology with Japanese tradition in hopes of sparing fish a painful death.

Aquaculture•6 min read

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Scientists Are Making Honey Without the Hive

How plant-based honey could help save the most at-risk bees: native pollinators.

Breakthroughs•5 min read

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Are Lawsuits Against Big Meat the Next Path to Climate Justice?

Cities and climate activists seek accountability for meat and dairy in the court system.

Justice•4 min read

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When Marine Parks Close, Whales and Dolphins Face Uncertain Future

Marine sanctuaries are a critical yet costly solution.

Entertainment•7 min read

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New Air Quality Monitors Could Expose Factory Farming and Environmental Racism

In North Carolina, Sampson County residents and environmental groups are working together to measure air pollution from the meat industry.

Climate•6 min read

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In New York City Hospitals, Over 1 Million Vegan Meals Served

A partnership between Mayor Eric Adams, Sodexo and NYC Health and Hospitals aims to boost community health through culturally relevant plant-based meals.

Diet•4 min read

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Plans to Curb Meat and Dairy Emissions Have a Deadline, and It’s Sooner Than You Think

A new report signed by 200 climate researchers says we have the next decade to reduce emissions from factory farms, and most within five years.

Climate•6 min read